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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,213.54, 62,392.86 and 24,795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,213.54, 62,392.86 and 24,795.18 is: 34,216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,213.54 : 62,392.86 = 24,795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,213.54/62,392.86 = 24,795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,213.54x = 62,392.86 × 24,795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,213.54x = 1,547,042,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,042,194.41/45,213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,216.35

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